Let's get started
Welcome to Big Bang at School! We can't wait to see all your amazing events take place, and inspire the next generation of ground-breaking scientists and engineers!
Here you'll find everything you need to help you plan and deliver a fantastic Big Bang at School. So, let's get started!
If you have any questions or need any further support, please email us at:
Getting ready:
On the day:
Are you ready?
- Have you formed a team to plan your Big Bang at School?
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Teamwork makes everything easier!
We strongly recommend that you involve a few other members of staff so you build a support team around you. Bring in your school careers leads and department heads so they can support your ideas.
Ensure that you have cross department support on the day so you can run the event smoothly!
- Have you reached out for support?
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There’s plenty of help to support your event, facilitate workshops and even help careers messaging. For example, STEM Learning have a fantastic ambassador platform that allows you to advertise an activity so you can get real STEM professionals in the classroom.
The Big Bang at Schools team can also help provide support and introduce you to our expert delivery partners within your area.
- Have you thought about what activities you’d like to have at your event?
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This is one of the most exciting parts of your event! You can tailor it to exactly your students needs, skills and interests.
- You might want to keep the event small by having a carousel of workshops based on a particular theme
- Or, you could involve other departments in your celebration of STEM - this could include engaging your students with food technology, STEM in art and design, music or sports! You can get as creative as you like
- You could also host a show in as part of a bigger assembly experience with the whole school
We are happy to support you and have several editable workshops based on several themes you can use.
You can also sign up to Neon, to find out what outreach is available in your area.
- Have you applied for funding?
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Grants, bursaries and extra funding is often available for events just like Big Bang at School!
We’ve rounded up some grants and funding opportunities to provide extra
financial support for your Big Bang at School event.
- Are you inviting any surrounding schools or feeder schools?
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Although this is not an expectation, Big Bang at School is a great opportunity to invite feeder schools and celebrate what your school has to offer.
- Are you talking about STEM careers?
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Have you briefed your careers lead or got in touch with local engineers and scientists?
Shining a spotlight on STEM careers is a key part of Big Bang at School.
we’re happy to help spread the word about STEM careers within your school and to your staff.
- Have you given guests and volunteers joining instructions?
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Make sure all visitors are aware of your school health and safety/safeguarding policy. They may also need parking permissions, a map of where to go on the day and a list of presentation equipment available.
- Have you thought about how you want to start the day?
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We've got plenty of resources to help you. Kick the day off with a Bang using our introductory PowerPoint. It'll take your students through what to expect on the day, explain what the Big Bang is and more.
- Have you thought about how you want to end the day?
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Encourage your students to think about and reflect on what they've learnt during the day.
We've put together some reflection worksheets and activities, so your class can consider the new skills they've developed, careers they've found out more about and what they thought of the event.
Get funding
Grants, bursaries and extra funding is often available for events just like Big Bang at School!
We’ve rounded up some grants and funding opportunities to provide extra financial support for your Big Bang at School event.
On the day
Activities and workshops
Discover ready-made workshops, competitions and activities to take part in with your class
Event posters
Excite your class ahead of the big day! Display our posters in the staff room, classroom and more to share what's in store.
Social media
Had a brilliant day? Find all our social media guidance and top tips to spread the word
Celebrate your students
Creating STEM projects with your students? Make the most out of your Big Bang at School event and enter The Big Bang Competition!
Your STEM day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with The Competition. Whether you’re hosting a STEM fair or running experiments, celebrate your class’ achievements. Projects don’t need to be perfect or finished – just let us know what you’ve been up to for the chance to win.
Plus, hear from the experts - all projects entered receive feedback from real scientists and engineers!
The Competition closes on 27 March 2024.
The Big Bang at School is brought to you by EUK Education, the schools-facing brand of EngineeringUK, with grant funding from the RAF Charitable Trust.
This funding helps EUK Education to make Big Bang at School available to students in UK state schools free of charge. EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit whose mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be inspired, informed and progress into engineering and technology.